Elof

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Elof is derived from the Old Norse name Helge which means "holy" or "blessed". It is often used in Scandinavia as a given name, especially in Sweden.
Pronunciation
EH-lof
The correct pronunciation is El-ov.
Popularity
Elof is not a popular name outside of Scandinavia. It is not ranked in the top 1000 baby names list in the United States or the United Kingdom.

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Elof Name meanings & History

Elof is derived from the Old Norse name Helge which means "holy" or "blessed". It is often used in Scandinavia as a given name, especially in Sweden. From the Old Norse name Eileifr, which was derived from the elements ei "ever, always" and leif "inheritance, legacy". Elof is a given name used predominantly in Sweden.

Zodiac Sign of Elof: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Elof:

E: Entertain,Enliven,Environment,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Expressive

L: Legal,Liaison,Languid,Luscious,Lover,Lovely,Lazy

O: Organized,Obstinate,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obsessive

F: Friendly,Fiery,Fun-loving,Festive

Elof is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Urban name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Elof (Male)

Usage: Swedish

Meanings: (Swedish) the one heir

Other Forms: Loff


3.) ELOF (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Swedish name derived from the Old Norse Einlafr, which is composed of the elements einn (one, alone) and lafr (descendant, heir): hence, “lone descendant.” var: Elov. Cognate: Eluf (Danish). Pet: Loffe (Swedish). (I-LOF)


4.) Elof (Male)

Usage: Dutch

Meanings: Elof means "sacred heir" or "holy legacy"


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Description: Elof has Scandinavian roots as it is derived from the Old Norse name Helgi. Elof means "sacred heir" or "holy legacy". Dutch form of Agilolf. Elof is typically used as a first name for boys, but it can also be used as a middle name.

Related Names to Elof

Other related names to Elof include Helgi, Olaf, and Thorolf.

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